Re: Can I upgrade a robot?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "uhdie1" <p_uhd@f...> wrote:

>
> Can I upgrade the electronics and software for my robot? My robot

is a

> 20 year old, 4 axis, stepper motor, 10kg pick and place.
>
> I need the robot to cut out shapes drawn in Autocad 2d or similar.
>
> The drivers for the steppers are probably in good condition but the
> unit is not running to test it. The other electronics are plc not

pc

> compatable. It is all 20 year old original high quality
> scientific/industrial.
>
> I'm out of my depth with electronics, is new componentry compatable
> with old stepper drivers??? Can the circular interpolation of a
> robot be directed through software to cut from autocad???
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated...
>
> Regards Pete